The Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) offers a wide range of degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, and Ecology, Evolution and Earth Systems. In addition, the department provides concentrations and minors to suit the diverse interests and career goals of undergraduate and graduate students.
Academic programs are designed to leverage the unique and long-standing partnership between faculty experts from Drexel's BEES Department and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. No matter which environmental major or degree option a student pursues they will receive an immersive, comprehensive and extensive educational experience.
Majors
Environmental Science BS
Drexel’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science allows students to pursue a concentration of interest, while receiving an overall breadth of knowledge from the core courses in the discipline. The following two concentrations are available: Ecology and Evolution and Applied Environmental Science. Students work alongside renowned faculty, gaining hands-on experience that will prepare them for careers or graduate school in environmental science and related fields.
Environmental Studies and Sustainability BA
Drexel's Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Sustainability is for students who want to address contemporary environmental issues from the perspective of the humanities. Graduates will have a firm foundation in international studies and foreign language so that they can use their environmental studies degree to participate in cross-cultural dialogue and help people around the world understand environmental issues.
Accelerated Programs
Earn your advanced degree sooner — Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science majors can choose from three accelerated degree programs that allow academically qualified students to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree concurrently.
Environmental Science BS and Ecology, Evolution and Earth Systems MS
Environmental Science BS and Environmental Policy MS
Environmental Science BA and Environmental Policy MS
Minors
Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors can enhance career-readiness through minor programs designed to provide them with deeper understanding and the opportunity to develop more focused skills.
Climate Change Minor
Ecology Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
Geoscience Minor
Graduate Pograms
The Drexel University Department of Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Studies offers a Master of Science MS degree and Doctoral PhD degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems. Our graduate curriculum offers graduate scholars a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes collaboration with other departments at the University, allowing for research that integrates disciplines, including ecology, evolution and systematics, biodiversity, conservation, earth and environmental science. Students work closely with one or more faculty members to master their chosen area of environmental research.
Ecology, Evolution and Earth Systems MS
Ecology, Evolution and Earth Systems PhD